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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.08, 5,015.52 and 1,701.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.08, 5,015.52 and 1,701.16 is: 2,549.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.08 : 5,015.52 = 1,701.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.08/5,015.52 = 1,701.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.08x = 5,015.52 × 1,701.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.08x = 8,532,202.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,532,202.00/3,347.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,549.15

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